Why State?

With an enrollment representing all 82 Mississippi counties, 50 states and nearly 75 foreign countries, Mississippi State truly is an outstanding choice for tomorrow’s scholars and leaders.

We may be located in a small town in Mississippi, but there's more going on at Mississippi State University than you might know. We offer Southeastern Conference athletics, internationally known performers and lecturers and world-class professors at the state's largest university.

A day in the life of an MSU student can be anything he or she wants it to be--whether it's studying under a tree near the Drill Field or playing flag football on the intramural fields. We hope you'll join our diverse student body and experience Mississippi State for yourself.